PNRI bares nuclear technology trainings for 2023
The Nuclear Training Center of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) announces trainings available to the public for 2023.
The classes, to be conducted face-to-face, include the following:
Radiation Safety Course – Commercial Sale Involving Radioactive Materials and Low Activity Sources (16 hrs, May 2-4 and Aug 15-17) is designed for individuals involved or will be involved in the acquisition and possession of radioactive materials (RAM) and devices containing RAM that are for sale and distribution. It also caters to those involved in the use of Category 5 radioactive sources, such as Ni-63 in ECD, XRF analyzers, calibration/standard sources used in research and education.
Course on Medical Use of Radioisotopes (160 hrs; May 8-Jun 30; Sep 4-Oct 27) aims to acquaint workers in the medical sector on the advantages and applications of radioisotopes in the medical field, such as nuclear medicine, teletherapy, brachytherapy, blood/ tissue irradiators. Target participants include nuclear physicians, biological scientists, medical and radiological technologists, and nuclear pharmacists.
Course on Radioisotopes Technology (160 hrs; May 8-Jun 30) is designed to acquaint new PNRI employees and other interested individuals on the advantages and applications of radioisotopes.
Course on Induced Genetic Variability in Plants (40 hrs; June 8 to 30, 2023, Thursdays and Fridays only via Zoom) will introduce the use of gamma radiation as a physical mutation agent to induce genetic variability in plants for the development of mutant varieties and widening of genetic base as well as the discovery of novel genes. Target participants include undergraduate and graduate thesis/senior students pursuing BSc/MSc in Biology, Agriculture, or any related discipline; professional plant breeders or researchers in related fields; academic professionals/lecturers of related topics in the SHS and tertiary level; amateur plant breeders, plant hobbyists, and garden owners.
Radiation Safety Course – Sealed Sources in Industrial Devices (40 hrs; Jul 10-20) caters to individuals involved or will be involved in the use of Category 3 and 4 radioactive sources in fixed and portable industrial devices, such as level gauges, conveyor gauges, spinning pipe gauges, thickness/fill-level gauges, moisture-density gauges, and static eliminators.
Radiation Safety Refresher Course (24 hrs; Nov 6-9) aims to brush up individuals involved in the use of radioactive sources in medical and industrial field who need refresher training in radiation safety.
Meanwhile, the following courses are also slated for the year but inclusive dates will still have to be announced: Course on Nuclear Technology (160 hrs), Curie’s Class: Nuclear Science for High School Teachers (40 hrs); and Seminar on Nuclear Science for Teachers (160 hrs).
The Course on Nuclear Technology is for engineering/physical sciences graduates, especially those who are teaching engineering subjects, chemistry and/or physics or those engaged in research. Participants should be endorsed by their respective offices.
Curie’s Class, meanwhile, is open to science and technology teachers, with preference to Grade 11 and 12 science teachers or those who are handling special science classes. Further, the seminar on Nuclear Science for Teachers is for high school teachers in science, mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry who are holders of a bachelor’s degree in education, science, and engineering.
Other trainings in the pipeline include the FTC- Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring (40 hrs), FTC-Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring (40 hrs), and FTC-Reactor Engineering: Level 1 (80 hrs).
FTC- Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring is open to graduate students and faculty members with degrees in Environmental Science, to the staff of Environmental Management Bureau, and to PNRI employees involved in analyzing environmental samples and in environmental monitoring.
FTC-Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring is designed for those working in emergency response agencies or academic institutions who are interested to learn the fundamentals of nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response.
FTC-Reactor Engineering: Level 1 is aimed at scientists, engineers, lecturers, and other interested professionals who have Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering degrees. Basic knowledge on mechanics, thermodynamics, algebra, calculus, and differential equations are prerequisite topics for this course.
Each course requires a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 participants.
Applicants need to prepare electronic copies of required documents for uploading, such as recent ID, endorsement letter, and other course-specific requirements. These should be uploaded with the online application at https://services.pnri.dost.gov.ph/portal/. After three to five working days, applicants will receive a notice of acceptance if the documents and application fulfill the requirements in respective courses.
The PNRI’s Nuclear Training Center offers professional certificate courses throughout the year. The courses are mainly designed to meet the regulatory requirements for radiation protection or safety officers and authorized personnel of instruments and processes involving radioactive materials. Likewise, the Center offers specialized courses for scientists, researchers, professionals in the nuclear science and technology fields, faculty, students, and other stakeholders who are interested in learning about the peaceful applications of nuclear science in various fields.
For registration and more information, please click: https://services.pnri.dost.gov.ph/portal/
Interested individuals can also contact the Center at (02) 8929-6011 up to 19 local 236 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
